"I was reading the dictionary. I thought
it was a poem about everything."
                     --Steven Wright

Appropriate Preposition:

  • Excuse for ( অব্যাহতি দেওয়া ) He will not be excused for coming late.
  • Laugh at ( বিদ্রুপ করা ) Do not taught at the poor.
  • Deaf of ( বধির ) He is deaf of one ear.
  • Affection for ( স্নেহ ) The teacher feels affection for every pupils.
  • Rid of ( মুক্ত হওয়া ) Get rid of bad company.
  • Grateful to ( কৃতজ্ঞ (ব্যক্তি) ) I am grateful to you for your help.

Idioms:

  • Cut a sorry figure ( খারাপ ফল করা ) He cuts a sorry figure in the examination.
  • In force ( বলবৎ ) This law is in force now.
  • At dagger drawn ( খড়গহস্ত ) The two brothers are now at daggers drawn.
  • Rank and file ( সাধারণ লোক ) We should pay attention to the rank and file of the country.
  • Maiden speech ( প্রথম বক্তৃতা ) His maiden speech fell flat on the audience.
  • Beat black and blue ( প্রচন্ড প্রহার করা ; উত্তম-মধ্যম দেওয়া ) They beat the thief black and blue.